Health Related Fitness

SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS

Likely places/ways that people could be seriously harmed / CONTROL MEASURES and PRECAUTIONS that staff agree to adopt as their normal practice
Discuss with all staff that organise or help lead this type of activity. Consider the suggested measures below, and tick those that you decide are helpful and applicable, and delete or put a cross against those that are not. Add extra measures in each section as needed.
Hazards
  1. Choking
  2. Injury to body
  3. Injury due to incorrect technique
  4. Tripping/slipping
/ General
Staff delivering health and fitness aspects of the curriculum must have QTS status and/or relevant fitness qualification from a recognised trainer
Supervising adults are familiar with the safe use of the equipment and are appropriate inducted of any new equipment
Pupils are never allowed to eat food, sweets, gum during health related exercise sessions
Pupils never work unsupervised in fitness facility
Fitness Equipment is stored safely and securely when not in use.
Equipment is subject to a daily equipment and cleaning check
An induction process is available for all fitness room users
Equipment is compatible with the age, size, strength, ability and experience of the individuals
Clothing is appropriate and allows free, unrestricted movement, it is no so loose that it inhibits movement or will catch on any equipment
Supportive footwear is worn
Staff are clear about the progressive learning to be developed through health and fitness
Staff review medical records to identify any pupils who maybe at risk i.e. low fitness, asthmatic
Staff ensure that their instructions can be heard over the music
Staff are aware of appropriateness of specific exercises and avoid those considered controversial are avoided. Such as straight leg sit-ups.
Health and fitness activities are carefully planned and graduated
Pupils are deemed competent at performing exercises in their own time prior to being asked to perform at speed
Staff are aware of the guidance relating to age group and resistance exercise detailed on a P251 of AfPE Safe Practice guidance.

Staff Agreement: “I have read and understood this risk assessment, and I agree to adopt as standard the control measures and

precautions stated above”.

Staff name / Job Title / 2015 – 16
(initials & date) / 2016 – 17
(initials & date) / 2017 – 18
(initials & date) / 2018 – 19
(initials & date) / 2019- 20
(initials & date) / 2020 – 21
(initials & date)
Generic Risk Assessments
  • Purpose - to encourage staff to identify likely hazards, agree good practice, and apply consistent standards. Follow suggested procedure below (or similar):
  • Select and print off – all relevant and helpful forms (according to the type of visits and activities normally organised during the year) – others (e.g. that apply to one-off visits) can be added later if required.
  • How many? – one set of forms for small staff teams – or one set per department for large staff teams.
  • Complete draft forms – initially by one or two staff with appropriate experience;
  • Staff meeting 1 – introduce and leave draft forms in a file for all relevant staff (i.e. those who organise or help lead such visits) to inspect and consider over a short period (e.g. a week).
  • Staff meeting 2 – discuss, amend, and agree main hazards and standard practice with all relevant staff (add names and initials in table below to indicate acceptance).
  • Staff members who cannot agree with the general consensus should complete their own risk assessment but this must be agreed and approved by the Head teacher/Manager
  • Check and approve – by line manager/head of department and/or visits coordinator (add approval signatures in the table below).
  • Store – in a marked file in a clearly known and accessible place (e.g. staff room or dept office).
  • How often? – forms that apply to all visits (e.g. all “Educational Visits”) or to regular/frequent visits (e.g. “Visits to Museums”) should be completed once, then reviewed, amended, signed and dated annually.
  • Additional forms – that apply to the occasional/one-off visits (e.g. “Overseas Visits”) can be completed when required – these should be reviewed, amended, signed and dated whenever such visits are planned.
  • Keep familiar – with the agreed practice, and refer to forms as a reminder before visits if necessary (especially for activities that are less frequent or familiar to staff).
  • New leaders and volunteers – should be asked to read all relevant forms and add their signed agreement before assisting with the organisation or leadership of a visit.
  • Review and amend – by all relevant staff annually (or more often if necessary), and immediately if new hazards are identified or new precautions deemed necessary.
  • Stop – this type of visit/activity if the level of risk is considered unmanageable and unacceptable.
  • Flexibility – may be acceptable on occasion, if staff can reasonably justify their actions.
  • Specific Visit Risk Assessment – it is also required for each visit to address any extra issues relevant to the specific site/group/activities involved.

1

Initial Risk Assessment carried out by (Name) Angel Rhodes Position: Partnership Development Manager, The SSP Date: 14/1/16